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Bloodborne Pathogen training

Bloodborne Pathogen training. WHY ARE WE HERE?. OSHA BB Pathogen standard anyone whose job requires exposure to BB pathogens is required to complete training The more you know, the better you will perform in real situations!. WHAT IS A BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN?. Microorganisms that

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Bloodborne Pathogen training

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  1. Bloodborne Pathogen training

  2. WHY ARE WE HERE? OSHA BB Pathogen standard • anyone whose job requires exposure to BB pathogens is required to complete training • The more you know, the better you will perform in real situations!

  3. WHAT IS A BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN? Microorganisms that are carried in the blood that can cause disease in humans.

  4. COMMON BB PATHOGEN DISEASES • Malaria • Brucellosis • Syphilis • Hepatitis B(HBV) • Hepatitis C(HCV) • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

  5. HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) • HIV is the virus that leads to AIDS • HIV depletes the immune system • HIV does not survive well outside the body • No threat on contracting HIV through casual contact

  6. HEPATITIS B (HBV) • 1—1.25 million Americans are chronically infected • Symptoms include: • Jaundice, • fatigue, • abdominal pain, • Loss of appetite, • intermittent nausea , • vomiting • May lead to chronic liver disease, liver cancer, and death • Vaccination available since 1982 • HBV can survive for at least one week in dried blood • Symptoms can occur 1-9 months after exposure

  7. HEPATITIS C (HCV) • Hepatitis C is the most common chronic bloodborne infection in the United States • May lead to chronic liver disease and death • Symptoms include: • jaundice, • Fatigue, • abdominal pain, • loss of appetite, • Intermittent nausea, • vomiting

  8. POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS BODILY FLUIDS • Skin tissue, cell cultures • Any other bodily fluid • Blood • Saliva • Vomit • Urine • Semen or vaginal secretions

  9. TRANSMISSION POTENTIAL • Contact with another person’s blood or bodily fluid that may contain blood • Non-intact skin • Contaminated sharps/needles • Mucous membranes: • eyes, • mouth, • nose

  10. YOUR EXPOSURE POTENTIAL • Industrial accident • Administering first aid • Post-accident cleanup • Handling of returned product • Janitorial or maintenance work • Handling of any waste products

  11. UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS • Use of proper PPE • Treat all blood and bodily fluids as if they are contaminated • Proper cleanup and decontamination • Disposal of all contaminated material in the proper manner

  12. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) • Anything that is used to protect a person from exposure: • Latex or Nitrile gloves, • Goggles, • CPR mouth barriers, • Aprons, • Respirators

  13. PPE RULES TO REMEMBER • Always check PPE for defects or tears before using • If PPE becomes torn or defective remove and get new • Remove PPE before leaving a contaminated area • Do not reuse disposable equipment

  14. HAND WASHING • Wash hands immediately after removing PPE • Use a soft antibacterial soap • A hand sanitizer can be used but wash with soap and water as soon as possible.

  15. REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE • Liquid or semi-liquid blood or other potentially infectious material(OPIM) • Contaminated items that would release blood or OPIM when compressed • Pathological and microbiological waste containing blood or OPIM • Contaminated sharps

  16. SIGNS & LABELS • Labels must include the universal biohazard symbol, and the term “Biohazard” must be attached to: • containers of regulated biohazard waste • refrigerators or freezers containing blood or OPIM • containers used to store, transport, or ship blood or OPIM

  17. EXPOSURE INCIDENT • A specific incident of contact with potentially infectious bodily fluid • If there are no infiltrations of mucous membranes or open skin surfaces, it is not considered an occupational exposure • Report all accidents involving blood or bodily fluids • Post-exposure medical evaluations are offered

  18. POST-EXPOSURE EVALUATION • Confidential medical evaluation • Document route of exposure • Identify source individual • Test source individuals blood (with individuals consent) • Provide results to exposed employee

  19. HEPATITIS B VACCINATION • Strongly endorsed by medical communities • Offered to all potentially exposed employees • Provided at no cost to employees • Declination form

  20. RECORD KEEPING Medical records include: • Hepatitis B vaccination status • Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up results Training records include: • Training dates • Contents of the training • Signature of trainer and trainee

  21. IN CONCLUSION • BB pathogen rules are in place for your health and safety • Failure to follow them is a risk that does not need to be taken

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